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Estadio Alviobeira
Spectators: 5000 (Terracing: 4000, Seating: 1000, VIP seats: 0) Thanks to some nice foot action and superb ball handling Lázaro Freitas in the 6th minute a chance for a shot on goal. With an extended leg and a bit of luck Rafael Franco prevented the ball from getting in the gole. The supporters of Canario FC booed when benfica was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 8 match minutes in a wonderful position. Adérito Carvalho didn't get a good kick on the ball. With a little luck, benfica's Viriato Prates got control of the ball when Caio Caldas tried to sneak it across the goal line. 18 minutes into the game, Canario FC's Raul Carvalhais nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Viriato Prates made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 1-0. The supporters of benfica booed when Canario FC was adjudged a doubtful freekick after 21 match minutes in a wonderful position. Jorge Rego didn't get a good kick on the ball. benfica's Cassiano Guerra got a good chance for a goal in the 22nd minute, but he totally mistimed the shot and it went over the crossbar. In the 23rdth minute of the game Cassiano Guerra who was perfectly placed tried to make a shot on goal, but Canario FC's Rafael Franco was lucky and managed to grab hold of the ball. When benfica's Alexandre Severo in the 24th minute got a chance for a shot 24th didn't hesitate and placed the ball to the right of the goalie. A beautiful save bye Canario FC's goalie prevented a goal. Rafael Franco took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Lázaro Freitas, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. In the 38th minute, Caio Caldas hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. 45 minutes into the match, Canario FC's goal looked a bit too open when Cassiano Guerra came free, but Rafael Franco reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. Canario FC's Rafael Franco played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Cassiano Guerra in the 47th minute of play. All the noise was coming from the home fans when the whistle went for half-time. The home team had fought hardest to put themselves in a deserved lead.

Viriato Prates made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Caio Caldas in the 51st minute of play. benfica's Viriato Prates played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Caio Caldas in the 51st minute of play. In the 52nd minute, Jorge Rego ran past the defenders and hit a shot which went straight ahead into goal. Viriato Prates was frozen by the shot and now it was 3-0. benfica were furious when Enzo Távora was red carded, 55 minutes into the game, but the referee dismissed their protests. The referee blew the whistle for a penalty in the 55th minute of the game. One of benfica:s players had nearly got his shirt torn off by an opponent while getting free in front of Canario FC:s goal. Viriato Prates showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Caio Caldas in the 60th minute of the match. 61 minutes into the match, benfica's goal looked a bit too open when Jorge Rego came free, but Viriato Prates reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. benfica's Viriato Prates played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Flávio Lessa in the 64th minute of play. With a little luck, Canario FC's Rafael Franco got control of the ball when Lázaro Freitas tried to sneak it across the goal line. 71 minutes into the match, benfica's goal looked a bit too open when Flávio Lessa came free, but Viriato Prates reached the ball before it rolled over the goal line. benfica's Viriato Prates played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Flávio Lessa in the 73rd minute of play. In the 79th minute, Caio Caldas made a precise shot to the right of Viriato Prates. benfica's defense was at fault, and the scoreboard reflected the new score, 5-0. 86 minutes into the match, Flávio Lessa notched a goal, 6-0, to the right of benfica's Viriato Prates. Viriato Prates was clearly disgusted with the effort of the defense and let the defenders know about it. Viriato Prates showed brilliant goalkeeper skills when he caught the ball after a hard shot from Flávio Lessa in the 92nd minute of the match. Lázaro Freitas struck a weak shot in the 95th minute. Rafael Franco didn't even have to move as the ball rolled over the line well wide of the goal. A wasted opportunity for benfica. In the 96th minute, Raul Carvalhais hit a crossing free kick to the open man running down the field. Canario FC were really happy, having secured the victory after a very even contest. They thanked the players of benfica for a fine match.